Opening with an analysis of the main theories relating to development in Sub-Saharan Africa, the book explores all the key issues, including: Human development; Rapid urbanization; Structural and gender dimensions; Sustainable development and environmental issues; and Africa's role in the world economy. Readers are also supported with a wide range of case studies, on-the-ground examples and statistical information, which provide a detailed analysis of each topic. This text is also accompanied by an e-resource, featuring additional sources for students and instructors.
Opening with an analysis of the main theories relating to development in Sub-Saharan Africa, the book explores all the key issues, including: Human development; Rapid urbanization; Structural and gender dimensions; Sustainable development and environmental issues; and Africa's role in the world economy. Readers are also supported with a wide range of case studies, on-the-ground examples and statistical information, which provide a detailed analysis of each topic. This text is also accompanied by an e-resource, featuring additional sources for students and instructors.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Steven Langdon was appointed Adjunct Professor in his former Economics Department at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada, in 2014, where he teaches a course on African Economic Development with Professors Ritter and Samy. Langdon has completed research, directed projects and taught advanced courses in 24 Sub-Saharan countries, from Senegal to South Africa, Tanzania to Ghana, Nigeria to Mozambique. Archibald R. M. Ritter is a Distinguished Research Professor of Economics and International Affairs at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada. He has lived and worked in Kenya and Tanzania and taught at the University of Liberia as well as the University of Havana, Cuba. Yiagadeesen Samy is currently the Director and a Full Professor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada. He has published widely on trade and labor standards, fragile states, foreign aid, taxation and income inequality, and his research in the past few years has focused on Sub-Saharan Africa.
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INTRODUCTION: AFRICA IN CHANGING PERSPECTIVE Part I: ANALYZING THE AFRICAN EXPERIENCE Chapter 1: Dimensions of Development: Geography, Ecology, History Chapter 2: Concepts of African Economic Development: Growth, Structural Change, Poverty and Gender Chapter 3: Development Theories, Political Economy and Governance Chapter 4: Economic Institutions and Planning for Development Part II: HUMAN RESOURCES IN AFRICA Chapter 5: Demography Chapter 6: Income Distribution and Human Needs Chapter 7: Human Development: Education and Health Chapter 8: Labour and Livelihoods, Formal and Informal Chapter 9: Urbanization, Migration and Regional Development Part III: SUSTAINING AFRICAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Chapter 10: Environment and Climate Change Chapter 11: Agriculture and Rural Development Chapter 12: Natural Resources Chapter 13: The Industrial Sector Chapter 14: Infrastructure, Communications, Services and Tourism Chapter 15: Macroeconomic Management, Debt and Structural Adjustment Plans Part IV: AFRICA AND THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY Chapter 16: Trade and Economic Development Chapter 17: Multinational Corporations and Foreign Direct Investment in Africa Chapter 18: Development Assistance: the African Record Chapter 19: The Changing Role of China in Africa Chapter 20: International Migration INDEX OF NAMES SUBJECT INDEX
INTRODUCTION: AFRICA IN CHANGING PERSPECTIVE Part I: ANALYZING THE AFRICAN EXPERIENCE Chapter 1: Dimensions of Development: Geography, Ecology, History Chapter 2: Concepts of African Economic Development: Growth, Structural Change, Poverty and Gender Chapter 3: Development Theories, Political Economy and Governance Chapter 4: Economic Institutions and Planning for Development Part II: HUMAN RESOURCES IN AFRICA Chapter 5: Demography Chapter 6: Income Distribution and Human Needs Chapter 7: Human Development: Education and Health Chapter 8: Labour and Livelihoods, Formal and Informal Chapter 9: Urbanization, Migration and Regional Development Part III: SUSTAINING AFRICAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Chapter 10: Environment and Climate Change Chapter 11: Agriculture and Rural Development Chapter 12: Natural Resources Chapter 13: The Industrial Sector Chapter 14: Infrastructure, Communications, Services and Tourism Chapter 15: Macroeconomic Management, Debt and Structural Adjustment Plans Part IV: AFRICA AND THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY Chapter 16: Trade and Economic Development Chapter 17: Multinational Corporations and Foreign Direct Investment in Africa Chapter 18: Development Assistance: the African Record Chapter 19: The Changing Role of China in Africa Chapter 20: International Migration INDEX OF NAMES SUBJECT INDEX
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